’Crackers? Just say No, people urged

ABOUT 40 members of green and religious groups staged a noise rally yesterday at the Malate Catholic Church in Manila to ask the public, particularly the children, to stay away from firecrackers this holiday season.

The EcoWaste Coalition, the Care for the Earth Ministry and the Ministry of Children of the Our Lady of Remedies Parish in Malate dramatized their appeal by making noises from tin cans, whistles, and "torotot."

Participants from the youth sector held a banner with the message: "Say No to Firecrackers: Opt for a Safe and Climate-Friendly Celebration of the New Year!" They also gave out leaflets with a list of alternative noisemakers..... MORE

Source:  Malaya

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